- Type 38
- Type 99
- Type 4
- Type Ko
- Type Hei
- Type Otsu
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WWII Japanese Type 2 Rifle Grenade Launcher
**The Type 2 rifle grenade launcher was a muzzle‑mounted attachment for the Japanese Type 38 and Type 99 rifles, enabling infantry to fire 30 mm or 40 mm hollow‑charge grenades for anti‑personnel and limited anti‑armor roles.
Development and Role
The Type 2 (二式擲弾器) was developed in 1942, directly copying the German Gewehrgranatgeräte design through a clandestine technology transfer from German advisors to Japanese arsenals It replaced earlier cumbersome systems like the Type 100 discharger by integrating with standard service rifles, allowing soldiers to launch grenades without specialized ammo beyond rifle cartridges
Issued from late 1942, it was carried in a canvas pouch with up to 10 grenades, aimed using the rifle’s standard sights
In the Pacific, it was used to dislodge entrenched enemies, attack lightly armored vehicles, and provide a psychological edge
30 mm Type 2
- Length: 160 mm (6.3 in)
- Weight: 230 g (8.1 oz)
- Explosive: 50% TNT / 50% RDX (≈50 g)
- Armor penetration: ~30 mm
- Streamlined body for lighter targets.
40 mm Type 2 - Length: 180 mm (7.1 in)
- Weight: 370 g (13 oz)
- Explosive: 50% TNT / 50% RDX (≈100 g)
- Armor penetration: ~50 mm (U.S. tests showed 40–80 mm penetration, capable of defeating an M3 Stuart’s turret) [!
it is surprising that only the type 100 grenade launcher is in the game. The type 2 grenade launcher is anti-infantry light armor. this would make a great weapon for the game able to use 30 and 40mm grenades. perhaps it could be one weapon able to switch types and calibers or even two weapon’s 30mm and 40mm.
This needs to be tech tree maybe even put on the br3 or br4 semi auto rifles. I know its for the type 38 and 99 but Japan needs high level weapons. a semi auto rifle with a grenade launcher is br4 a good weapon for japan. if i recall all grenade launchers are br3 and br4 but not sure.